Events Calendar

The SICC Awards are designed to recognise, celebrate and learn from the commercial collaborations between companies which work together to innovate to create new products and services and/or resolve barriers to capacity growth. The SICC Awards are consistent with the Chamber’s belief that collaboration is often the quickest way for companies to innovate. They are also consistent with the Chamber’s...

Calling all Singaporean tech companies pursuing growth opportunities in India!   The Explore-GIA Mumbai Acceleration Program is a dynamic 2-week virtual initiative tailored for Singapore-based tech companies to unlock the vast opportunities in the Indian market. The program kicks off on 1 July 2024, with applications closing on 31 May 2024.   What to expect? Deep Dive into Market Dynamics:...

Calling all Singaporean tech companies pursuing growth opportunities in India! The Build-GIA Mumbai Acceleration Program is an intensive 6-week hybrid initiative tailored for Singapore-based tech companies to unlock the vast opportunities in the Indian market. The program kicks off on 6 May 2024, with applications closing on 7 April 2024. What to expect? Practical insights and guidance on successfully navigating...

The 16th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards™, a premier sustainability platform, will take place on April 25, 2024, at Novotel Hanoi, Vietnam. Attendees can participate in the summit and awards ceremony, gaining valuable insights into related issues. Businesses now view environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors as opportunities for value creation rather than risks. However, achieving ESG...

The 2024 Zhongguancun (ZGC) Forum will be held from 25 to 29 April, with this year's theme being "Innovating for a Better World". The ZGC Forum serves as a state-level platform for global sci-tech innovation exchanges and collaboration in China. Renowned scientists, entrepreneurs, and emerging business leaders converge to engage in discussions and idea-sharing.  The International Technology Trade Fair, a...

TEKTiTE is a digital-based open innovation brokerage event that interconnects technology seekers, technology suppliers, technology intermediaries and investors with the aim of creating Technology and Business opportunities. Organised by DeltaTech-Korea, it will be held online from 26 to 29 March 2024 with the theme 'Digital Economy' and will cover four main industry sectors – Digital Healthcare, EduTech, Smart Manufacturing and SmartHome / City / Farm. Specially curated...

Join the Matchmaking at the Biggest Robotics Event of the Nordics! As the leading B2B robotics event in the Nordics, R-24 proudly presents a unique matchmaking opportunity for professionals in the robotics, automation, and drone industries. Experience an exclusive platform for attendees to connect, collaborate, and create lasting partnerships that could shape the future of your business. Register now to engage...

The Zhongguancun (ZGC) Forum is an international scientific-technological collaboration platform aimed at strengthening the exchange of knowledge, talents and skills on the latest emerging technologies. As one of the hallmark events of the International Technology Trade Fair at ZGC Forum, the “100 Best Innovative Technologies for International Cooperation” (100 Bestech) has been organised thrice since 2020. A jury of more...

Innovation is challenging, especially when you are making the leap from the big chasm between early adopters and mainstream users. Estonia, with a population that is digitally savvy and highly accustomed to the digital economy, might just be a good starting point for you to venture deeper and further into Europe. Here’s why: Estonia is home to 1500+ startups, including...

Kyoto University and its group company Kyoto University Innovation Capital Co., Ltd. jointly established the innovation office at One&Co, located in CBD area of Tanjong Pagar, Singapore, in the summer of 2023. This event will mark the office’s first showcase event to present our innovative startups, researchers, and IPs. We will also introduce our activity plans in the ASEAN region....

The Global Gateway to Innovation in Asia Asia’s leading startup and innovation festival, SWITCH returns to Sands Expo &Convention Centre, Singapore from 31 Oct–2 Nov 2023! Connect with fellow startups, investors, and innovation teams from all over the world as they showcase the latest tech innovations from domains like healthcare & biomedical sciences, emerging sustainable technologies and more. For the...

TechInnovation, Asia's leading technology brokerage event organised by IPI, is set to make its highly anticipated return for its 11th edition from 31 October to 2 November 2023, at Marina Bay Sands, bringing together an exceptional gathering of technology seekers and providers, and industry leaders from the region and beyond. Since its inception in 2012, TechInnovation has been a driving force...

The SICC Awards are designed to recognise, celebrate and learn from the commercial collaborations between companies which work together to innovate to create new products and services and/or resolve barriers to capacity growth. It is consistent with the Chamber’s belief that collaboration is often the quickest way for companies to innovate as well as to support Enterprise Singapore’s PACT programme....

Programme 2.00 - 2.30pm Registration 2.30 - 2.50pm Introduction Mr Clive Ho Manager, Business Advisory, SME Centre@SICCI 2.50 - 3.10pm Understanding Innovation and How to Leverage It in Your Business to Accelerate Growth Mr Peter Tay Head, Innovation Advisory, IPI 3.10 - 3.50pm Fireside Chat Mr Peter Tay Head, Innovation Advisory, IPI Mr Elvin Too ​Founder, River Rock Collective Senior Advisor...

Did you know that Estonia… Is one of the most digitally advanced countries in the world, with a secure and efficient e-governance system; Leads Europe in startups, unicorns and investments per capita; Has a collaborative ecosystem for industrial R&D, including academic, accelerators and competence centres; Has a highly skilled workforce in software development, cybersecurity, engineering and electronics; Has well-developed IT,...

The BCA Green Mark scheme launched in 2005 formed the backbone of Singapore’s first Green Building Masterplan as it encouraged, enabled, and engaged industry stakeholders in adopting new green buildings. In recent years, and as part of the Singapore Green Plan 2030, the Singapore Green Building Masterplan (SGBMP) was rolled out in 2021 to encourage the Built Environment sector to...

Supported by Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT), The Beacon and Scaleup Vlaanderen will jointly organise a technology trade mission to Singapore from 24 – 28 April 2023. This trade mission will be centred around the Singapore Maritime Week (SMW), which is one of the largest maritime and technology conferences in the world. Positioned as a global hub port and leading...

TEKTiTE is a digital-based open innovation brokerage event that interconnects technology seekers, technology suppliers, technology intermediaries and investors with the aim of creating Technology and Business opportunities. Organised by DeltaTech-Korea, it will be held online from 28 to 31 March 2023 with the theme 'Digital Economy' and will cover four main industry sectors from Mobility, Healthcare, Environment and Smart Industry (City, Home, Factory, Farm and Block-Chain). Specially...

There has never been a more urgent need to foster financial inclusion and promote prosperity through closing the digital divide for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Stakeholders and consumers today expect businesses to deliver positive social outcomes as well as financial returns. As we harness technology to solve society’s greatest challenges and threats affecting the global community,...

Countries and business leaders perceive economic, social and environmental sustainability as a mainstream method for creating new business opportunities and a better future. As the world’s economic situation changes, it is critical to ensure that boards, wider corporate teams and stakeholders are focused on practical action. Sustainability Week Asia helps you cut through the noise surrounding sustainability, giving an independent guide...

Providing an equal level of healthcare to all segments of society is essential in increasingly sprawling Asian countries, but it can fragment resources. As consumers demand more affordable, convenient care amid a backdrop of demographic shifts and labour shortages, how can healthcare providers of the future keep up? This November 15th-17th, the 3rd annual Future of Healthcare Week unifies the...

The TechInnovation Connect series is focused on collaboration and networking for businesses, building on the success of TechInnovation, IPI’s flagship technology brokerage event. Happening on 10 November 2022 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, this half-day networking event is organised by IPI and supported by Enterprise Singapore. Businesses, including SMEs, will play an integral role in achieving sustainability, specifically in...

Accelerate Your Technologies’ Time to Market Effectively With increasing attention on generating returns from R&D investment, there is a growing interest to understand the role of technology transfer, mechanisms and best practices to bring Intellectual Property (IP) and technologies to market. This three-day workshop will empowers you with the knowledge, skillset and confidence to navigate the complexities related to transitioning...

As the region’s only agri-food technology focused Expo that’s also part of the Singapore International Agri-Food Week, the Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia (AFTEA) is the leading showcase platform for innovations and solutions in the industry. With over 150 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and counting, the opportunities to innovate, collaborate and develop solutions are limitless. The inaugural edition of the...

Food packaging, an integral aspect of the food and beverage industry, ensures food safety and quality standards. A good selection of packaging materials combined with hurdle technology prolongs shelf-life, prevents cross-contamination, reduces food waste, and maintains food quality throughout its shelf life.  In recent years, the global pandemic had resulted in generating a surge in food packaging. Singapore households consume...

Join 4,000 policymakers, energy experts, business leaders and scientists to explore how a fast, widespread energy transition will keep global warming in check while meeting Asia’s energy needs. Examine the implications of these changes with other business leaders at Future of Energy Week. Find out more >> https://bit.ly/3KYzxxl Register now >> https://bit.ly/3ynqjIb

Industry 4.0 is revolutionising how companies manufacture, innovate and distribute their products. However, the pace of Industry 4.0 adoption is uneven across different industries and companies. Companies both globally and locally are facing challenges with the concept of Industry 4.0, implementing it through digital transformation and capturing its value. The Singapore Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) was therefore developed to...

In line with the COP26 and the global direction towards net zero carbon emission by 2050, there has been an increasing focus on CCUS as well as technologies that would enable us to achieve this goal. To address this problem, many companies have been developing emerging technologies in their respective parts of the value chain. However, such technologies are still...

AIBotics 2022 will take place on 23 – 24 August 2022 at Raffles Town Club, Dunearn Ballroom. It will bring together international experts from >30 countries to discuss how technology can be leveraged to augment human capabilities and potential. Both conference and exhibition will look into the discovery, development and deployment of technology in the Future of Work. This conference...

Cultivate Business Growth through Open Innovation and Collaboration In today’s complex and competitive business world, companies that do not innovate risk being obsolete and irrelevant. Instead of relying entirely on internal ideas, open innovation allows companies to tap onto external ideas and technologies for their own businesses, while allowing their unused ideas to be used by others. The five-day Open...

There is a lot of excitement around Digital Therapeutics (DTx) in recent years, with investors placing their bets on different companies globally as well as here in Singapore. Under the broad category of digital health, DTx refers to evidenced-based intervention and therapy that focuses on patient-centric care, driven by high-quality software programs and applications. As the space continues to evolve, the...

As the world anticipates a new normal, a myriad of new opportunities are emerging. Fuelled by innovation, TechInnovation Discover is about empowering businesses to uncover new opportunities through technology and accelerate innovation-focused business growth. Join us for IPI's inaugural TechInnovation Discover – a one-day event that will bring together innovators and food manufacturers to discuss trends and opportunities in the...

Wearable devices have greatly improved the quality of daily life and will likely become indispensable tools in the short-term horizon. In the healthcare sector, interest in wearable sensors for non-invasive detection of molecular-level indicators (e.g. electrolytes and metabolites) from biofluids are on the rise. The data collected from such wearables can be useful for remote health monitoring to alert users or caregivers...

The SICC Awards are designed to recognise, celebrate and learn from the commercial collaborations between companies which work together to innovate to create new products and services and/or resolve barriers to capacity growth. The SICC Awards are consistent with the Chamber’s belief that collaboration is often the quickest way for companies to innovate. They are also consistent with the Chamber’s...

TEKTiTE 2022: Digital Innovation is an online technology matching event presented by Delta Tech-Korea Ltd. The third edition will feature emerging technologies in future mobility, healthcare, environment, smart city, and more from 24 to 25 May 2022. To explore technology and business opportunities with a host of technology seekers, technology suppliers, technology intermediaries and investors, please visit http://digitalinnovation.tektite.kr/ for more information.

Accelerate Your Technologies’ Time to Market Effectively With increasing attention on generating returns from R&D investment, there is a growing interest to understand the role of technology transfer, mechanisms and best practices to bring Intellectual Property (IP) and technologies to market. This five-day Technology Commercialisation Webinar empowers you with the knowledge, skillset and confidence to navigate the complexities related to...

The webinar on Technology and Business Collaboration Opportunities in NRW and Singapore will introduce the future of smart industry solutions in both regions to local companies with smart manufacturing solutions and start-ups that are exploring new technology and business opportunities in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) and Singapore. Held on 11 May 2022, from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm (GMT +8), it is jointly organised by IPI Singapore...

The 3rd Water Technology Roadshow is a physical event taking place on 20 April 2022, from 1pm to 2.30pm (SGT/GMT +8) at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Basement 2, The Stage, in conjunction with the Singapore International Water Week 2022 (SIWW2022)! Co-organised by PUB, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), National University of Singapore (NUS), and in partnership with the Singapore Water...

Explore new technologies impacting the supply chain and logistics industry and how professionals as well as companies can stay ahead of the trends and developments on 7 April 2022. Event Details Date: 7 April 2022 Time: 10am-11.30am & 2.00pm-3.30pm Venue: Online @ Zoom; In-person @ Innovation Playground (limited seats)   Session 1: 10.00am-11.30am. Smart Technologies & its Implications on Supply Chain & Logistics Operations Panellists:...

The Eureka Clusters Sustainability Call is now open! Through this initiative, Singapore companies can co-develop new products and/or technologies that support sustainable transformation across industries, together with large companies, SMEs, and research organisations from 15 other participating countries. These countries are Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and the United...

Enterprise Singapore and Innovate UK are excited to announce the UK-SG Innovation Forum 2022! Join the innovation forum on 22 March 2022, 4.30 pm (GMT +8) to meet like-minded innovators and entrepreneurs from both Singapore and the UK. The UK-SG 2022 Innovation Forum is organised in conjunction with the UK-Singapore Collaborative R&D Call. This event serves to connect important stakeholders from both...

Co-innovate Smart Solutions with Panasonic The Panasonic Co-creation Programme enables enterprises to explore technology transfer and licensing opportunities with the leading global technology leader. For the first time, Panasonic has curated an exclusive pool of Intellectual Property (IP) open for development into wide-ranging applications such as infocomms, materials, personal care, energy and more.   Selected enterprises will be able to collaborate with Panasonic on licensing arrangements...

JUMPstart Huddle 2022 to be held online on 25 Feb 2022 Join JUMPstart Medtech at the most awaited Singapore MedTech Innovation Ecosystem event of 2022! JUMPstart Huddle 2022 brings together their vibrant community of start-ups, entrepreneurs, enablers, innovators and investors to celebrate success and acknowledge their contributions in Singapore’s Medical Technology ecosystem in one virtual event on 25 February 2022,...

Industry 4.0 is about using automation powered by data to aid in performing tasks, blurring the lines between physical, digital and biological worlds. It usually involves the combination of two or more technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, internet of things or advanced manufacturing. How can India benefit Singapore companies with better integration of digital economies? Join us as...

SBF has launched the Boost Up initiative to support businesses in developing their growth strategies with a focus on product, service and brand redesign. To truly succeed in a competitive market, it is prudent to have a tangible long term business growth strategy in place. Be inspired by how other companies transform their products and brand to achieve growth and...

Building on six years of actionable insights and solutions to help businesses on their path to greater sustainability, Sustainability Week comes to Asia!  The Economist's Sustainability Week Asia will bring together more than 1,500 industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs and researchers from across Asia-Pacific to discuss how they can effectively measure, analyse, transform and scale their sustainability initiatives. Register free today!

Most start-ups can quickly list their physical assets such as laptops, a couple of tables and chairs and maybe even a coffee machine. However, more likely than not, the ability to list one’s key intangible assets like your know-how, customer data, domain names, patents, trade marks and copyright, etc may not come as easily.  In a world where intangible assets...

Building sustainable systems for all This November, join our second Future of Healthcare Week where 2,000+ healthcare leaders will explore how to navigate the opportunities and challenges around innovation, accessibility, efficiency, sustainability and the inevitable acceleration of digital healthcare that the pandemic has catalysed. Over the course of four days, policymakers, healthcare providers, academics and scientists will come together with...

The pandemic has underscored the need for protection against harmful pathogens and is driving stronger demand for antimicrobial technologies. Industry players are seizing this opportunity to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to address this rising need in diverse sectors. Among such solutions include organic compounds that exist in nature with inherent antimicrobial action against pathogens.  Join us at the “Discovering...

Through co-creation and co-development opportunities, the Nordics strong technologies in pushing green buildings, energy efficiency, climate adaption, low carbon footprints and circular solutions can enable Singapore to reach its goals in the Singapore Green Building Masterplan and Singapore Green Plan 2030, a green movement to advance the nation’s agenda on sustainable development and actions to tackle climate change.  This November, in partnership with IPI and Enterprise Singapore, Nordic...

TEKTiTE : HealthCare 2021” is an international open innovation market showcasing technologies such as Diagnosis, Telehealthcare, Bioscience and Medicine Manufacture. The event is composed of e-Exhibition, e-Crowdpitching, e-Crowdsourcing and B2B Matchmaking. Thus technology seekers, providers, intermediaries and Investors are expected to benefit from creating technology and business opportunity. In each break-out session, participants will: Discuss a variety of open innovation...

The 2021 SICC Awards Ceremony & Gala will be held on 19 October at the Suntec Hybrid Studio and graced by Guest-of-Honour Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment. This hybrid event will have a small studio audience and a larger one online. The winners will be announced at the Gala and will receive their awards from the Minister....

As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we also take this opportunity to commemorate the 10th edition of TechInnovation, our flagship technology brokerage event with a brand refresh to better represent our role in the global innovation space in connecting industry and technology partners around the world.   TechInnovation will be a digital event running from 28 to 30 September 2021 based...

While the major disruptions that the global supply chains faced in the past year are dwindling, logistics companies continue to face an onslaught of pressures from rising trade tariffs between China and the US to unexpected setbacks such as the recent Suez Canal accident. Fortunately, technology today can help organisations manage their global supply chains without the need for additional...

Themed “Ideas to Assets: Emerging Stronger with IP”, IP Week @ SG 2021 will highlight the resilience of businesses in spite of COVID-19, and how IP is ever more crucial to supporting enterprise growth. This year, Global Forum on Intellectual Property (GFIP) will return to anchor a slew of activities during IP Week @ SG. The GFIP will highlight and...

IPI and Innovate360 will be organising a workshop on the topic of consumer packaged goods and scaling up products, particularly in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. This workshop is an extension of the Good Food Startup Manual: Singapore Edition, a collaboration between The Good Food Institute APAC and Feed 9 Billion, of which IPI and Innovate360 are partners. Due to...

Invitation to join South-East Asia’s only innovation challenge that connects you with industry players to leverage their patents for growth and innovation. Does your company own your own patents? Do you want to find new patents in new fields or the idea you hope to patent is already out in the market ? Do you want to own patents of...

The three-part Aquaculture Innovation Webinar aims to gather industry experts and researchers from Norway, Israel, and Singapore to share trends and opportunities for aquaculture to play a stronger role in providing food and nutrition in Singapore and the regions. This online series hopes to provide a platform for the exchange of ideas, practices, and foster collaboration to meet rising global...

Empowering your business through the IPHatchathon  Southeast Asia's only IPHatchathon is happening on 18 May 2021 at 7.00 pm (GMT +8)! Look forward to one-on-one business coaching from renowned IP experts on how to accelerate your startup. You also stand a chance to gain fast-track access to the IPHatch Open Innovation Challenge finals. Accelerate your business with us today.    

The World Economic Forum considers the UK a leading country for Industry 4.0 – ranked 2nd for technology and innovation, and 1st for available financing. UK has a thriving manufacturing industry, with more than 100,000 manufacturing companies in the UK and the UK government aims for investment in R&D to reach 2.4% of GDP by 2027. The UK government is...

Companies that do not innovate risk being obsolete and irrelevant in today’s fast-moving and competitive business world. Open innovation allows companies to adopt external ideas and technologies in their own businesses while allowing their unused ideas to be utilised by others, which would result in greater overall business growth. The Open Innovation Workshop offers innovation and R&D managers in SMEs,...

Aerospace is a critical and relevant sector for Singapore’s economy. Various companies in this sector are preparing themselves for the eventual upturn upon resumption of air travel, while others are looking to build upon their core capabilities or adopt new technologies to diversify into other areas. This webinar, jointly organised by Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore) and IPI on 29...

While researchers have been working on Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) for decades, there is renewed interest in the advent of Industry 4.0, especially for far-field power transfer. If far-field WPT continues to improve with a clear path to maturity and mass adoption, it has the potential to untether the world of industrial IoT. The virtual technology sharing session, jointly organised...

This year, Nordic Innovation House Singapore (NIH-SG) and its core partners from Business Sweden, Innovation Norway, Embassy of Finland, and Business Iceland aims to establish new market opportunities for Nordic technology startups, scale-ups and growth companies operating under the Circular Economy theme. The NIH-SG Water-Waste-Food (WWF) Market Entry Programme - Singapore 2021 will provide Nordic water, waste, and food waste...

The three-part Aquaculture Innovation Webinar aims to gather industry experts and researchers from Norway, Israel, and Singapore to share trends and opportunities for aquaculture so as to play a stronger role in providing food and nutrition in Singapore and the regions. This online series hopes to provide a platform for the exchange of ideas, practices, and foster collaboration to meet...

From Plastic Packaging Waste to Resource Packaging contributes to more than half of the total plastic waste generated globally. The recovery of plastic packaging remains low in most parts of the world, mainly due to its inherently low residual value, complexities of the packaging materials and contamination in plastic waste stream. Jointly organised by IPI and Helsinki Business Hub, the Emerging...

Co-organised by IPI and Singapore Food Manufacturers’ Association (SFMA), and jointly supported by Mintel, this food innovation seminar will highlight the key industry trends and drivers in 2021, and how your company can innovate and pivot to meet these demands. Learn about the different types of resources available to support your business’ innovation journey at this seminar.  There are two...

Southeast Asia’s only IPHatchathon is here again for you to hunt for new technologies. Having doubts on patenting and unsure how to proceed find new technologies to support your venture? This is an opportunity to receive one on one coaching at no cost. Top business pitches during our IPHatchathon get to walk away with US$1000 worth of intellectual property credits...

Singapore has been ramping up focus on Research and Development, especially with the recent announcement of a $25 billion plan to chart our nation’s Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) development landscape. Urban Solutions and Sustainability (USS) will continue to be a key research domain, supporting our efforts to emerge stronger from COVID-19 and renew our City and our Home for...

The three-part Aquaculture Innovation Webinar aims to gather industry experts and researchers from Norway, Israel and Singapore to share trends and opportunities for aquaculture and play a stronger role in providing food and nutrition in Singapore and the regions. This online series hopes to provide a platform for the exchange of ideas, practices and foster collaboration to meet rising global demands,...

This is the third webinar out of a series under the umbrella theme "The Future of Businesses: Thriving in the New Normal". The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way we do business and shifted the future of business towards a new direction. Several companies faced disruptions to their supply chain due to heavy demand for certain products and a slowdown in...

With the current COVID-19 situation in Singapore and around the world, the organisers of The Future of Businesses conference will be launching a series of monthly webinars which will lead to the main event postponed till 2021. The first of three webinars, titled "Preparing for Digital Transformation 2.0", will take place on 20 October 2020. Moderated by Frost & Sullivan,...